SUMNERSENTINEL
Vol. 3 Issue 1
February 2016
Election Issue
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Sumner Sentinel is a
group of citizens focused
on bringing transparency
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through publications,
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citizens with knowledge
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UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
As our country focuses on the process of electing a new President
of the United States, there is also an important process happening
here in Sumner County. Although the importance of who leads
our country cannot be overstated, local elections have the
power to affect your daily life, even more so than who governs
with a pen, and a phone from the White House.
Here at the local level, a group of citizens organized the
Sumner Sentinel in 2014 to focus on bringing transparency
and accountability to local government in order to empower
citizens with knowledge. We believe an informed citizen is a
citizen empowered to make the best decisions at the ballot
box. In order to provide as much information as possible to
our readers, the Sumner Sentinel sent questionnaires, and
requests for resumes, to all candidates who have qualified to
run for Register of Deeds, and Assessor of Property (we did not
include General Sessions Judge, Division III, as there is only one
candidate running).
The Sumner County Primary on March 1st includes four
Republican candidates running for the Office of Register of
Deeds. There is also one Independent candidate who will face
off with the winner of the primary in the August 4th General
Election. In the race for Assessor of Property, there are two
Republican candidates, and one Democrat on the March 1st
Primary ballot. The Republican and Democrat winners will be
on the ballot with one Independent candidate in the August
4th General Election.
In the Register of Deeds’ race, questionnaires and resume
requests were sent to all five candidates via certified mail. All
five candidates received the questionnaire as confirmed and
time-stamped by the United States Post Office. Only two of
the five candidates took the time to complete our request.
We would like to thank Register of Deeds candidates, Linda
Pitt, and Roxanne McDougal-Barron for their efforts to provide
knowledge, and transparency in a timely manner to the voters
of Sumner County. A third candidate, Scott Sprouse, sent in a
semi-complete submission, and only sent his resume after an
email exchange requesting it. His final resume submission did
not include employers’ names or employment dates.
Sumner Sentinel Election Edition, February 2016
The same process was used
to reach out to the candidates
for Assessor of Property.
Questionnaires, and resume
requests were sent by certified
mail. Time-stamped delivery was
confirmed in all but one case
(Mr. Goyne). However, only
one candidate for Assessor of
Property made the effort to
respond to the voters of Sumner
County. We would like to thank
our current Sumner County
Assessor of Property, John Isbell,
for his efforts to provide
knowledge, and transparency
to the citizens of Sumner County.
Elected officials, and candidates
for office, should make it their
priority to respond to requests
from citizens. We already have an
unresponsive leader in the White
House, which is the last thing we
want to replicate here in Sumner
County. Please take a few minutes
to review the candidates’ responses
to our questionnaires. Qualifications,
experience and a real commitment
to conservative principles are all
important things to consider in
these local elections. We hope
these questionnaires help to shed
more light on the candidates as
you head to the ballot box on
Tuesday, March 1st.
By: Vanessa Silkwood
Register of Deeds
of change in their
community.
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CandidateReturnedCert. Delv. Date.
Cindy Briley (R)
NO
1/26/16 @ 9:22am
Jerry Foster (R)
NO
1/26/16 @ 12:51pm
Linda Pitt (R)
YES
1/26/16 @ 3:36pm
Roxanne McDougal-Barron (I)
YES
1/25/16 @ 8:20am
Scott Sprouse (R)
YES
1/21/16 @ 4:21pm
Assessor of Property
CandidateReturnedCert. Delv. Date.
Alan Driver (R)
NO
1/21/16 @ 8:47am
Steve Graves (I)
NO
1/21/16 @ 8:34am
James Allen Goyne (D)
NO*
USPS trouble delivering*
John C. Isbell (R)
YES
1/21/16 @ 4:13pm
CANDIDATE
QUESTIONNAIRE
DELIVERIES
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Our View
Sumner Sentinel Election Edition, February 2016
Voting is not only one of our most important rights, but one of our most important
responsibilities. It may not be easy to know the inner workings of what is happening in
Washington, D.C., or even at the Tennessee State Capitol, but at the local level, every
voter should take the time to get to know the candidates, and even more important,
the candidates’ backgrounds, and where they stand on key issues.
That’s why the Sumner Sentinel took the time to reach out to all local candidates in
the contested races for the March 1st Primary, and August 4th Sumner County General
Elections. We’ve set out to ensure that voters in these local races are informed voters,
and not just by recognizing a name or a face, but really getting to know the candidates,
and their political history.
A Very Red County
Sumner is a very “red” county, which means
if you are not a Republican your prospects of
being elected to public office in a partisan
race are very slim. It is for this reason, that
many politicians began voting in Republican
primaries: to conceal their true ideology, and
be allowed to run as a Republican under the
Tennessee State Republican Party bylaws. It
is relatively easy to spot the imposters, if you
pay close enough attention.
Some of the candidates in the March 1st election
Assessor of Property
Register of Deeds
As we found out, some candidates are very
In the race for Register of Deeds, two of
interested in communicating with voters, and
the five candidates took the time to submit
others are not (see Candidate Questionnaire
a complete response in a timely manner.
Delivery Chart). In the race for Assessor of
The other candidate to respond did so
Property, only our current Assessor of Property,
incompletely, at first leaving out his resume.
John Isbell, took the time to respond to the
Once it was finally submitted, he failed to
Sumner Sentinel’s thousands of readers.
include his employment dates. This further
Delivery of our candidate questionnaires
was confirmed via certified mail, in all but
one case; however, Mr. Isbell was the only
fuels speculation that he is only employed as
a part-time Hendersonville alderman, and has
been only a career politician for some time.
candidate to respond to our request. The
As previously noted, the Sumner Sentinel is
Office of Assessor of Property must be
interested in sharing knowledge with our readers
focused on customer service, and timeliness,
that goes beyond what you might find in
in addition to more technical responsibilities.
a campaign speech or mail piece. As a
We at the Sumner Sentinel are deeply
publication focused mostly on conservative,
disappointed in the performance of the
political commentary, we want to share the
unresponsive candidates, and are left to wonder
backgrounds of the candidates with our
how they would respond to the citizens of
readers, especially in the case of the
Sumner County if elected to this office.
Republican candidates or those claiming
to be Republican.
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are true conservatives. Linda Pitt, and John
Isbell, for example, are long-time members
of the Republican Party of Sumner County.
They’ve fought hard for the principles that
define conservatives, and are well respected
Republicans in conservative, political circles.
Congressman John Lewis (a vocal opponent
of voter I.D. laws), it’s very clear that despite
the smoke and mirrors, Scott Sprouse is no
conservative, and no Republican.
The Register of Deeds is an administrative
position. Whether or not it should be a position
that is decided in a partisan, political race is a
moot point: it is decided in this way, and will
not change before this election. Do you think
someone who is not willing to be completely
honest about their values deserves your vote?
Due to the preponderance of evidence, we
believe Mr. Sprouse is being disingenuous and
misrepresenting his true ideology to confuse
voters since it is clear that anyone with a “D”
beside their name has a hard time getting
elected in Sumner County.
Other candidates, Scott Sprouse for example,
Here at the Sumner Sentinel, we want to
although technically allowed to run as a
empower citizens with knowledge to be
Republican, have defined themselves as
able to discern who the most qualified,
“liberal” by their consistent actions.
conservative candidates actually are. We
Whether speaking in support of the record
tax increase of 2014 at a county commission
meeting during public comments, voting
for a tax increase in Hendersonville in his
role as alderman in June 2015, voting to
help voters look beyond the slick mail-pieces,
and eye-catching yard signs to compare and
contrast the candidates from a conservative
perspective. Elections truly do have consequences,
and even more so at the local level.
limit citizens’ comments at the Hendersonville
For more information about the Sumner Sentinel,
Board of Mayor and Alderman meetings in
to read our previous issues or to join our cause,
March 2015, vocally supporting the liberal-
please visit www.SumnerSentinel.com.
progressive group Sumner Strong Schools, or
just posing for photo-ops with some of the
most liberal politicians in Washington, D.C. like
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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES
ASSESSOR OF PROPERTY
JOHN ISBELL: I have served Sumner County as the assessor since
1. What processes would you use to lead the
office of assessor into the future?
and pursuing a doctorate in Public Policy. I hold the Tennessee
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
Officers (IAAO) designation of Assessment Administration
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
Specialist (AAS). I am a national instructor in assessment
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
administration and tax policy as well as a professional
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
designation advisor. As an executive board member of the
JOHN ISBELL: N/A
Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers (TnAAO) playing
A. Please describe what being a Democrat
means to you?
8. In 300 words or less, briefly describe
your work history for the past 10 years and
explain how your experience will be of
value in your role as assessor of property.
Please submit your resume as an addendum
to this document.
Officers (IAAO), I have the opportunity to join the national stage
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
in assessment policy researching best practices and the efficient
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
delivery of those practices.
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
JOHN ISBELL: Sumner County is a leader in implementing innovative
solutions creating one of the most transparent assessment
processes in the state. My campaign is focused on continuing
that legacy with a citizen-based appraisal process based on
local valuation independent from state bureaucratic control.
Going forward we continue to build interactive technologies
empowering the citizen to engage the valuation of their home.
All while maintaining a fiscally sound approach allowing free
market principles to thrive in Sumner County.
2. How do you believe local government
should be limited in power and authority by
the citizens of this county?
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
JOHN ISBELL: I believe the assessment process is citizen-led.
There is a reason why the citizen’s have the final voice in the
reappraisal process as a mechanism to ensure fairness and
equality in valuations. I have stood tall to the challenges of the
establishment and my opponent as they attempted to silence
the people’s voice in the reappraisal and subsequent tax
increase. Property assessments are a local function that should
2004. I currently hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration
Master Assessor designation conferred by the TN State Board of
Equalization. I also hold the International Association of Assessing
a pivotal role in shaping public policy in TN. As an executive
board member of the International Association of Assessing
4. Since this is a partisan primary, and if you
are running as a Republican, how have you
been involved with the Republican Party of
Sumner County?
5.Since this is a partisan primary, and if you
are running as a Democrat, how have you
been involved with the Democrat Party of
Sumner County?
6. If you are running as an Independent,
what political organizations have you been
involved with and in what capacity?
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
In 2000, I, along with Art McClellan, paved the way for county
primaries as candidates. Since our initial run and humble beginnings, I
have been part of a local party that has grown to every
Constitutional office in Sumner County being held by a Republican.
I am proud to have received the Chairman’s award for my
volunteer work in the party and have spent countless hours
working on campaigns at the local, state and national level.
JOHN ISBELL: N/A
7. Are transparency, accountability, and
accessibility in local government important
to you? If so, how would you maintain these
for citizens in your role as assessor?
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
A. Please describe what being a Republican
means to you.
JOHN ISBELL: Absolutely and my track record as Assessor of
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
have accessibility, accountability and transparency. I have
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
fought against a system that was designed and used in the past
3. What experience, education or certification
do you have which make you the best
candidate to perform the duties of the
assessor of property?
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
to undermine the voice of the citizens and confuse the public
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
delivery of services with a conservative mindset understanding
STEVE GRAVES: Did Not Return Questionnaire
that I am a steward of the resources entrusted to me by the
JAMES ALLEN GOYNE: Trouble with Delivery
citizens of Sumner County. In the Jeffersonian tradition, I favor
be controlled by the citizens not the state bureaucrats. As your
elected assessor of property I accept the responsibility to fairly
value your property and will not relegate that responsibility to
outside interests.
JOHN ISBELL: When I think of Republican values, I see it as a
higher standard. A higher standard of transparency and
accountability to the citizens. I believe it is about maximizing the
a strong local government closest to the people. I believe the
people’s voice is lost as government is centralized.
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increases are clear. When faced with the dilemma of not
being able to use the bait and switch, Anthony Holt and Alan
Driver developed a plan to put Sumner County back under
the state system. That is what this race is all about.
JOHN ISBELL: N/A
ALAN DRIVER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JOHN ISBELL: I have been active with the local party since 1998.
oriented system, where values are transparent and tax
Property proves how far I am willing to go to ensure the citizens
about how and when their taxes are being raised. I fought
the bureaucrats and moved away from the state controlled
property tax system because it was designed to make the
public believe the Assessor of Property sets their values, but, in
JOHN ISBELL: I have worked as the Assessor of Property for the
last 10 years and throughout this time I have worked tirelessly
to improve my personal knowledge base and office operations.
I have proven my dedication to the citizens by standing up
to bureaucratic overreaches and destroying the old bait and
switch tax increase program. I will continue to fight for the citizens
and against the tax hungry bureaucrats who are attempting
to seize control of the office of the Assessor of Property. My
experience over the last 10 years gives me the insight to
recognize the various tricks and administrative procedures
that the bureaucrats continue to use in an attempt to regain
control of the office. I have first hand experience at beating
bureaucrats and understand the dedication and toughness
required to defend the citizen’s rights against the tax hungry
bureaucrats like Anthony Holt and Alan Driver.
** Although John Isbell is an active member of the Sumner
Sentinel, in order to maintain fairness to all candidates, Mr. Isbell
is in no way involved in this edition of the Sumner Sentinel.
ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 1ST,
EARLY VOTING CONTINUES AT THE
SUMNER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING THROUGH FEBRUARY 23RD.
reality, the actual values were determined by bureaucrats in
Nashville. This action has brought deep concern to folks who
want to raise taxes because they no longer had the “cover”
FIND THE LOCAL RACES ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE
BALLOT, PAST THE DELEGATES.
of blaming the state for the tax increase. Basically, by moving
away from the state system, I have destroyed the old bait and
switch tax game and replaced it with a transparent, citizen-
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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES
REGISTER OF DEEDS
1.What processes would you use to lead the
office of register of deeds into the future?
CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: I would encourage the
Another facet of the Register of Deeds position is interacting
SCOTT SPROUSE: I have voted for a long list of Republicans,
citizens of the county to exercise their voting right to elect
with the public. This is not an 8 to 5 job. As Register of Deeds, I
starting with my very first vote: Bob Dole in the 1988 Republican
commissioner that have the peoples interest at heart.
will be attending Chamber of Commerce activities, non-profit
primary when I was a senior at Hendersonville High School. My
fund raising events and local community events such as ice
support of Republican candidates became more consistent as I
cream socials. I am already entrenched in these county events.
matured, and especially after Laura and I began our family.
LINDA PITT: I believe that citizens need to be active in their local
government. The citizens need to participate by reviewing the
decisions made by our local officials and holding those local
officials accountable. Citizens should voice their opinions on
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: The processes I would use to
decisions that go against small-government, low taxes, and
lead the office would be to stay abreast of the Regulatory
personal responsibility.
changes and funcuality of all support systems to expedite
services for growth.
SCOTT SPROUSE: All elected officials are bound by an oath to
God to perform our duties to the best of our abilities, to respect
LINDA PITT: Sumner County is growing exponentially. An
the U.S. Constitution, and to obey all laws. That is an oath I
increasing demand for services in a timely and efficient manner
take very seriously. It’s pretty hard for any official to exceed our
will be fundamental to that growth. As a Conservative, I believe it
authority as long as we live up to that oath. All elected officials
is important to keep government small and efficient. I will make
are accountable to the people via the ballot box. Aware and
sure that every person working in the office is cross-trained on all
engaged voters can do much to make sure government does
duties which will enable the office to provide a less bureaucratic
not exceed its authority.
and more expedient service to the citizens of Sumner County.
3. What experience do you have which
makes you the best candidate to perform the
duties of the register of deeds?
I intend to review the current software system and see where
we can improve our online services to better serve our constituents.
Some of the digital services I will look into will include webbased
and cloud-based services, making the Register of Deeds
homepage more user-friendly, and enhancing our 24/7
E-commerce system to provide funding to the office.
As with any public office, the security of the people is paramount.
I will review and implement a disaster preparedness program to
insure that all of our documents are secure.
Along with representing the RPSC as their Chairman for the past
three years gives me the edge in being the right candidate for
the position.
level, I helped elect Sumner County’s first Republican county
executive and many of our current Republican officials. I have
of experience in private business and service in government.
been elected by my Republican neighbors to represent our
4. Since this is a partisan primary, and if you
are running as a Republican, how have you
been involved with the Republican Party of
Sumner County?
precinct (Indian Lake) as an alternate delegate to a Republican
CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: N/A
that adhears to state and Federal proper documentation of
I have not made many monetary contributions to candidates,
preferring instead to donate my time and energy. The few
checks I have written were to candidates I know from our community. For example, I was glad to contribute to Diane Black,
in part for my appreciation of a muchneeded and unsolicited
contribution her husband sent me during one of my first campaigns. His kind words meant a lot to me.
of the Republican Party of Sumner County (RPSC). From my earliest
A. Please describe what being a Republican
means to you.
making phone calls, knocking on doors, and holding campaign
fields. Aquiring my certification in Regulatory Compliance
Party county convention.
LINDA PITT: For the past 6 years I have been an active member
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
agement in the Real estate, mortgage, Business and Finance
candidates on the national and state levels. On the county
SCOTT SPROUSE: All of the other candidates are good and
involvement I have volunteered for Republican candidates
education and hands on experience with 27 years of man-
bipartisan support, I have actively supported many Republican
capable people, but none of them can match my combination
CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: The experience I have is my
Although I hold a non-partisan office earned through broad
signs. Shortly after joining RPSC, I was elected to chair the Events
CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
Committee which I served for two years before being elected
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
as the RPSC Chairman where I served for three years. During
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: N/A
my tenure as Chairman we increased our membership by 150%
and increased awareness of our local Republican Party.
LINDA PITT: As a Republican, I am Pro-Life, am an ardent supporter
of the second-amendment, support smaller government at the
SCOTT SPROUSE: I would regularly review all processes and
Documents that includes wills, UCC, Deeds of Trust, Contracts
As Chairman of the RPSC for the past three years my agenda
local, state, and federal levels, advocate for lower taxes, and
procedures to make sure each efficiently accomplishes every task.
and other forms that meet their guidelines. My dedication
was to grow awareness and membership of the RPSC in Sumner
believe in individual responsibility.
I would compare our operations to not just the minimum
and passion to serve in a customer service environment
County. I did this by:
requirements, but the best practices established by the most
would be an asset to the office.
1) Implementing Social Media for the first time -
Facebook and Twitter
2) Joining local Chambers of Commerce and
participating in their functions
3) Participated in over 15+ parades
4) Manned our party booth in over 15+ community effective offices. I would evaluate existing and new technologies
to ensure a high level of service, easy access to recording and
reviewing documents, and a cost-effective office.
LINDA PITT: This position entails two specific responsibilities: 1)
Managing the day-to-day operations and duties of the office
to provide the best service possible to the constituents, and
2. How do you believe local government
should be limited in power and authority by
the citizens of this county?
2) Governing the office in a way that is fiscally responsible to
Over the course of my time in the private sector, in corporate
5) Rolling out the “Red to the Roots” program initiated CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
management and strategic planning, I converted and modernized
by our State Party
many Register of Deeds offices around the country from
6) Created mailers endorsing our Republican
paper formats to digital formats and provided training to
candidates in the General Elections
staff on converting that data. I have also worked for a full title
7) Created two placards describing the RPSC core service company and interacted with title searchers, appraisers,
values and describing how to determine if you
and real estate attorneys. I know my way around the deeds
are a Republican
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
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ensure small and efficient government.
office and I know the work that needs to be done.
events
SCOTT SPROUSE: I am a Republican because I support personal
freedom, effective but limited government, free enterprise and
fair markets, economic restraint, community values, personal
responsibility, and the sanctity of marriage and life.
5.Since this is a partisan primary, and if you
are running as a Democrat, how have you
been involved with the Democrat Party of
Sumner County?
CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: N/A
LINDA PITT: N/A
SCOTT SPROUSE: I am a Republican
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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES
A. Please describe what being a Democrat
means to you?
SCOTT SPROUSE: Trust, transparency, accountability, and accessibility
SCOTT SPROUSE: I have more than ten years’ experience
are essential in all aspects of life, not just government. That’s
managing projects, processes, budgets, and technology. I was
why as an elected official, I host and attend community meetings
the first employee of a tech company started in Hendersonville
CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
on a regular basis, share important information and encourage
which ultimately grew to employ more than 200 throughout the
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
discussion via social media, and relish personal, old-fashioned,
region. This role allowed me to work with family businesses and
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: N/A
face-to-face conversations.
Fortune 500 companies, helping them apply cutting-edge
LINDA PITT: N/A
SCOTT SPROUSE: I am a Republican
I have encouraged transparency and accountability in local
technology to improve their operations and bottom-line.
government by expanding the use of the internet, email, social
I have more than ten years’ experience in public service. My neighbors
media, and public access television. I have worked to rebuild
have elected me four times to work for them and our entire
the legislative process so that the public is given the opportunity
community. I have a proven record of ensuring local government
to provide input before any final decision is made. I would carry
makes good decisions, operates efficiently, and focuses on
CINDY BRILEY: Did Not Return Questionnaire
the same spirit into a role as Register of Deeds.
solutions. The Sumner County Council of Governments
JERRY FOSTER: Did Not Return Questionnaire
8. In 300 words or less, briefly describe
your work history for the past 10 years and
explain how your experience will be of
value in your role as register of deeds.
Please submit your resume as an addendum
to this document.
recognized that record when it honored me as the Sumner
6. If you are running as an Independent,
what political organizations have you been
involved with and in what capacity?
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: I have no experience in this
field as of yet.
LINDA PITT: N/A
SCOTT SPROUSE: I am a Republican
7. Are trust, transparency, accountability
and accessibility in local government
important to you? If so, how would you
maintain these for citizens in your role as
register of deeds?
OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT
worked in a corporate environment but I am also a smallbusiness owner that consults with a variety of businesses
I value the quality of my work and work of my coworkers. This
position is a service to the citizens of Sumner County in which
I would continue with great pride. The people desearve NO
less than honesty and he held to the hights accountability
of meeting their needs and interest at heart; while having all
publis information easily accessable at all times.
LINDA PITT: Trust, transparency, accountability and accessibility
are very important to me and to the citizens of Sumner County.
throughout the U.S.
As Sumner County grows at a rapid pace, my experience as
a strategic planner in both a corporate environment and as a
small businessperson will be invaluable to enhancing the
efficiency of the Register of Deeds office. I will plan and execute the duties of the office in a way that will keep pace with
our growth.
As a trainer, I know the importance of a well-trained staff
and I intend to cross-train the employees so that everyone is
equipped to handle all positions within the office.
As Register of Deeds it is very important that the customers have
As a manager, it is important to be able to handle human
trust that we will record the deeds and handle their transactions
resources issues and to objectively and positively handle staff
in a timely manner. The citizens have the right to expect
challenges.
transparency, accountability and accessibility from this office
and I intend to enhance the processes where needed. I will
have an open direct line to the public so that they can reach
me with their questions and concerns.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE, SUMNER COUNTY
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016
ROXANNE McDOUGAL-BARRON: N/A
sector working in Sales Management and Sales Training. I have
I have spent my life working in the private sector and I will bring
afresh and renewed vision of the future to the leadership of the
office. I have not previously held public office or worked as an
employee of the office that I am seeking. I will not fall victim to
business-as-usual and it is time to start a new era of leadership in
this great county.
Do you know where your
shopping dollars go?
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
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AND SUMNER COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION
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LINDA PITT: For the past 10 years, I have been in the private
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Candidates of the Republican Party
for President of the United States
“I declare my preference for candidate
for the office of President of the United
States to be:”
Vote for One (1)
JEB BUSH
BEN CARSON
CHRIS CHRISTIE
TED CRUZ
CARLY FIORINA
JIM GILMORE
LINDSEY O. GRAHAM
MIKE HUCKABEE
JOHN R. KASICH
GEORGE PATAKI
RAND PAUL
MARCO RUBIO
RICK SANTORUM
DONALD J. TRUMP
UNCOMMITTED
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Committed and Uncommitted
Dlegates-At-Large
Vote for Fourteen (14)
Committed to
JEB BUSH
M.S. “SUSIE” ALCORN
TOM BOTTORFF
RANDY BOYD
JOSH BROWN
NATHAN BUTTREY
BILL FRIST
CHRISTI GIBBS
JOHN M GILLESPIE
BRENDA LEWIS GRAHAM
DAVID L. HOWARD
JULIA C. HURLEY
BEVERLY WHEELER JOHNSON
LARRY WAYNE KIDWELL
STEPHEN BUFORD SMITH
CHRIS WALKER
MARK WHITE
Committed to
BEN CARSON
R. SHANE CLIFFORD
DINAH DEFORD
MACEL ELY II
DON OGLE FLOYD
KIMBERLY FREDRICKSON
CECILE GIDEON
DAVID C. HOOVEN
SHERRIE RAE HOPPER
RUTH ANN MANNING
BAILEY BROOKE MAYS
BEN J MCCORMICK
BRENDA MAYFIELD MERCER
LANCE PERSSON
JULIE REYNOLDS
JOHN C. SIMONSEN
DALTON A. TEMPLE
Committed to
TED CRUZ
STUART I. ANDERSON
JEAN M BARWICK
SHEILA BUTT
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TED CRUZ (Cont’d)
JOE CARR
DEBORAH DEAVER
LEE DOUGLAS
KAREN ENTZ
REBECCA GALFANO
STEVE GILL
LUCAS HUTCHINSON
HOPE LAMBERSON-FOULDS
AARON MARGULIES
JUDD MATHENY
KAREN MOORE
AARON R. SNODDERLY
TOMMY VALLEJOS
RILEY WALTERS
SANDI WELLS
Committed to
CARLY FIORINA
MARY J LITTLETON
DAWN WHITE
Committed to
MIKE HUKABEE
ROB AILEY
TERRENCE J. DLYNE
BARRY DOSS
VANCE JACK
JENNY JACKSON
JIM LOONEY
MARK H. LUTTRELL
JOHN “CHIP” SALTSMAN
JONATHAN T. SKRMETTI
STEVEN W. SWANN
MATTHEW TUTTLE III
STACY VAUGHAN
CARY E. VAUGHN
Committed to
JOHN R. KASICH
CHRIS BURGER
B.C. “SCOOTER” CLIPPARD
JOHN CRISP
BRYAN KAEGI
MAC WILHOIT
DAVID ALAN WOOD
MELISSA LOUISE WOOD
Committed to
RAND PAUL
JAMES ROBERT GANN III
TRACE JUSTICE
KALONI LANE
STEVE LANE
DARYL LUNA
DAN RAWLS
RONALD ROBERTSON
Committed to
MARCO RUBIO
SAMMIE ARNOLD
VICTOR ASHE
BRADFORD DAVID BOX
OSCAR BROCK
BETH CAMPBELL
RANDY ELLIS
JOSHUA G. EVANS
DAVID C. HAIRSTON
TRAMMEL HOEHN
BRIAN HORNBACK
JACK JOHNSON
BRIAN KELSEY
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MARCO RUBIO (Cont’d)
KAY KELSEY
JENNIFER INMAN LITTLE
RAUL LOPEZ
CHASSITY L. MARTIN
BECKY DUNCAN MASSEY
GERALD MCCORMICK
LAINE M MILAM
SUSAN MILLS
VALERIE NAGOSHINER
PAUL NEY
MIKE RAGSDALE
GRANT RILEY
EDDIE SMITH
ZACH WAMP
BETH M. WOODRUFF
BILL YOUNG
Committed to
RICK SANTORUM
SALLY CLIMER
WILLIAM H CLIMER
DANIEL DUNN
JOHN C. ISBELL
ROBERT L. PARRISH
HILLARY PATE
JENNIFER M. POWELL
Committed to
DONALD TRUMP
DORIS B. ARNOLD
MAE BEAVERS
WILLIAM H. BEAVERS
KAREN BENNETT
CHAD BLACKBURN
JULIE BROCKMAN
MARTHA RUTH BROWN
STACEY CAMPFIELD
BEADA CORUM
ROBERT DUVALL
JOHN T. FEY
SHERRY L. FEY
BARBARA D. GREGSON
REBECCA GRIFFEY
JEREMY H.G. HAYES
BILL KETRON
KELSEY KETRON
BEVERLY B. KNIGHT
PATRICIA MATHES
KATIE MCDOW
TOM RICE
PATTI SALIBA
PAUL SCHRAMKOWSKI
ALEX E STILLWELL
KAY WHITE
MARK WINSLOW
ENDRE ZONGOR
UNCOMMITTED
JODY BALL
DONALD H DAVIDSON
STEPHEN L. HALE
CHAD JACKSON
MICHAEL PORTER
WILLIAM H. WENDT
REBECCA WHITWORTH
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Committed and Uncommitted
Delegates
6th Congressional District
Vote for Three (3)
Committed to
JEB BUSH
DONALD GREGORY BUTCHER
PENNY G. JUDD
JON MOFFETT
TOMMY WHITTAKER
DAN WRIGHT
Committed to
BEN CARSON
LOIS JORDAN
RACHEL WELCH
Committed to
TED CRUZ
KEVIN E. BAIGERT
LAURA M. BAIGERT
FRANK GORGIE
BENJAMIN D. GRAHAM
Committed to
CARLY FIORINA
DEBRA YOUNG MAGGART
Committed to
MIKE HUCKABEE
MIKE CALLAHAN
CAMERON SEXTON
Committed to
JOHN R. KASICH
LUCY W. LEE
Committed to
MARCO RUBIO
DWAYNE CRAIGHEAD
MELISSA CLARK GAY
LISA ANN HUMPHRIES
JORDAN M. IWANYSZYN
BAKER D RING
JENNIFER WINFREE
Committed to
DONALD J. TRUMP
JERRY WAYNE BEAVERS
OWEN GRANT BURNETT
CHRIS HUGHES
WHITNEY JOHNSON
MARY ANN PARKS
MARY STIMEK
UNCOMMITTED
L. DIANNE DENSON
DAN WALKER
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SUMNER COUNTY
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
Assessor of Property
Vote for One (1)
ALAN DRIVER
JOHN C. ISBELL
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General Sessions Judge
Division III
Vote for One (1)
MIKE CARTER
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Register of Deeds
Vote for One (1)
CINDY BRILEY
JERRY FOSTER
LINDA PITT
SCOTT SPROUSE
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DEMOCRATIC BALLOT
Candidates of the Democratic Party
for President of the United States
“I declare my preference for candidate
for the office of President of the United
States to be:“
Vote for One (1)
HILLARY CLINTON
MARTIN J. O’MALLEY
BERNIE SANDERS
UNCOMMITTED
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SUMNER COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Assessor of Property
Vote for One (1)
ALLEN JAMES GOYNE
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General Sessions Judge
Division III
Vote for One (1)
NO CANDIDATE QUALIFIED
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Register of Deeds
Vote for One (1)
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SUMNER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
M. Allen Ehmling, Chairman;
Beverly R. Staten, Secretary;
Barbara W. Brake, Member;
Kaye C. Kemnitz, Member;
Patricia L. Polston, Member
Attest: Lori D. Atchley, Administrator of Electioms
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